Igor Brichkov, MD

Dr. Igor Brichkov is a thoracic surgeon in the Department of Surgery, Division of Thoracic Surgery, at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Brichkov completed a general surgical residency at Maimonides and a residency in Cardiothoracic Surgery at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. His fellowship was at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Heart Lung and Esophageal Surgery Institute.

Benign and malignant tumors and disorders of the lungs and pleural spaces

Benign and malignant tumors and disorders of the esophagus

Benign and malignant tumors and disorders of the mediastinum (thymus gland, trachea and airways, etc.)

Benign and malignant tumors and disorders of the chest wall

Gastro-esophageal reflux disease

Para-esophageal hernias

Hyperhidrosis (“sweaty palm disease”)

Treatments and Procedures
Dr. Brichkov offers a number of treatments and procedures such as:

Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy

Antireflux surgery

VATS sublobar Lung Resection

Radiofrequency Ablation of Lung Cancer

Transoral repair of Zenker's Diverticulum

Minimally invasive repair of Pectus Deformity

Dr. Igor Brichkov has published several articles in his field. Dr. Brichkov is interested in many aspects of thoracic surgery, including hyperhidrosis and the radiofrequency ablation of lung cancer. He believes in pursuing minimally invasive means, with the goal that patients will recover faster and have the best outcome possible.

Medical Education:

Medical School:Albany Medical College

Residency:Maimonides Medical Center

Fellowship:Albert Einstein College of Medicine University of Pittsburgh Medical Ceneter, Heart Lung and Esophageal Surgery Institute